The funding goes toward the removal of lead paints and lead pipes from older homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released $140 million to…
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HUD Invests $568 Million to Address Lead-Based Paint
Grants are now available for public and low-income housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced two notices of funding opportunities to address exposure to lead…
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EPA Concerned with Lead in Aviation Fuel
Commercial jet fuel is not leaded. The Environmental Protection Agency said it was proposing to declare emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel as posing a danger…
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HUD Seeks Solutions to Lead Poisoning Threat
Secretary of HUD hosts CEO of Cleveland Clinic to discuss lead issues in low-income communities. This week, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge held discussions with Cleveland…
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HUD Awards $15 Million for Hazard Research
Lead-based paints and other housing health hazards are the target of the studies. On Wednesday, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the awarding of $15.7 million…
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EPA Updates Lead Rules to Protect Children
Stronger lead regulations for the first time in 20 years. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new regulations that aim to protect children from dangerous levels of…
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